Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job ID: 2616501

Location: Panama City Beach, FL, United States

Date Posted: Sep 4, 2026

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Embedded SW Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at our customer site in Panama City Beach, FL.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

You will be working in a dynamic environment at our off-base locations and at the Panama City Beach Naval Surface Warfare Center. You will be supporting multiple Navy projects of various scales and multiple contracts. You will hone your developer skills and gain engineering experience rapidly.

Our team provides onsite support for modification, upgrades and software maintenance supporting fielded software baselines along with our System Integration Laboratory (SIL) software simulators. We provide software design, development, coding, test, and integration support in the software development environment.

JOB DUTIES:

• Software Development: Write and implement optimized code for microcontrollers and processors, handling the full SDLC.

• Testing & Debugging: Perform unit, integration, and system testing, plus troubleshoot issues and debug complex embedded systems.

• Documentation: Create technical manuals, design specifications, and maintain code for future reference.

• Examples of software engineering and development support activities for this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Design and implement real-time embedded software intensive code solutions, test the resulting components, and analyze runtime profiles to debug errors that might exist.

• Integrate software units and components producing integrated software items consistent with the design that demonstrate the functional and non-functional software requirements.

• Document software functionality.

• Perform Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and programming in Java, C, C++, and C#.

• Perform software component development and lifecycle software support.

• Windows, Linux, and VxWorks operating systems programming.

• Use of Microsoft Visual C++ development environment with Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC).

• Use of Java development environments Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ.

• Develop network protocol based applications using Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP.)

• The job also will include updating existing code and integrating improvements to software already in operation.

• Will support all aspects of the software development life cycle including unit test coverage, test automation, CI/CD pipelines and frequent releases.

• Will perform software configuration management planning, tracking and validation processes and procedures.

• Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.

• Use your expertise to provide guidance on a variety of technical projects.

• Lead team members in Agile software development.

• Provide direct support to the program manager on technical issues.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5 years or more of work experience.
• Programming: Proficiency in C/C++ or Java is fundamental.
• RTOS: Understanding of real-time operating systems (e.g., Linux, VxWorks.)
• Hardware Knowledge: Understanding of microcontrollers, protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus), and reading schematics.
• Soft Skills: Problem-solving, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication.
• Writing and interpreting technical reports and requirements and interface documents.
• Preparing presentation material and presenting to peers, project team members, and managers.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work multiple projects concurrently.
• Previous demonstrated ability in debugging and optimization.
• Experience working with hardware teams to ensure efficient and reliable performance within resource constraints.
• Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Interim Secret required to start. SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Scrum Master Certification (CSM).
• Familiarity with integrating and implementing embedded AI solutions.
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum, Kanban, Crystal Methods, etc.) and Hybrid project teams.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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